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Kainite and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Sinhalite and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.15  
3.46-3.50  

Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001}, perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
KMg(SO4)Cl  
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Kainite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Sinhalite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Kainite and Sinhalite chemical formula.

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Kainite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.

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